Reuters: Shakib says "sorry" as Bangladesh bow out

**Zunaid** · #1 March 19, 2011, 07:18 AM

* Captain Shakib apologies to fans after early exit

By Azad Majumder

DHAKA, March 19 (Reuters) - A simple "sorry" from captain Shakib Al Hasan summed up Bangladesh's World Cup campaign which had begun with such high hopes but were mercilessly dashed by South Africa on Saturday.

A win for the co-hosts on Saturday would have condemned England to an early exit but instead it was Shakib's men who have suddenly discovered they no longer have a role to play at the World Cup even though the sporting extravaganza will be continuing in their own backyard.

Their early demise handed neighbours India, West Indies and England a place in the last eight, meaning Bangladesh were the only co-host to miss out on the knockout stages of the Cup.

Sri Lanka, Australia, New Zealand and Pakistan are the qualifiers from Group A.
Bangladesh followed up their dismal 58 against the West Indies with another lacklustre batting display on Saturday and were shot out for just 78, much to the dismay of their fanatical fans.

While the majority of the 25,000-strong crowd had already abandoned their seats long before the last rites were completed, the few that stuck around vented their frustration by tossing their banners, caps and team jerseys towards the outfield.

Captain Shakib, the only Bangladeshi to reach double figures, could utter just two words to the supporters who roundly booed and jeered his team.

"Just sorry," the embarrassed skipper said.

"The way we finished the tournament was not the way we wanted to finish. We wanted to finish on a high. But that can happen in cricket.

"We didn't play good cricket throughout the tournament. Though we won some matches, we didn't play good cricket."

A huge roar went up in the stands when Bangladesh crawled past the 58-run mark, their lowest ever ODI score, but it was more out of relief than any expression of joy.

wenty runs later, South Africa broke 162 million Bangladeshi hearts as they confirmed their position as Group B winners.

Isnaad · #2 March 19, 2011, 07:20 AM

Does it help? Not at all. Shakib tried but others got fried.

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Night_wolf · #3 March 19, 2011, 07:24 AM

sorry that i believed

Isnaad · #4 March 19, 2011, 07:28 AM

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sorry that i believed

Its not your fault bro...its called 'odrishter porihash'. Amader player ra boshe boshe bhuri banaise ar anondo furti korsi...result. This.

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cricbangla · #5 March 19, 2011, 07:30 AM

BD desperatly needs a Mental Coach who will motivate them to win.

amar11432 · #6 March 19, 2011, 08:01 AM

Why would Shakib apologize? Hes the only one who tried. Its the rest of the buffoons that need to apologize.

_Rafi_ · #7 March 19, 2011, 08:10 AM

I want Tamim to say sorry.

mac · #8 March 19, 2011, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by _Rafi_
I want Tamim to say sorry.

^Second that.

Tigers_eye · #9 March 20, 2011, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by _Rafi_
I want Tamim to say sorry.

Like, "I will score a century against Australia."
"Tendu'r 200? Kono bapar na."
"100 partnership koto ailo galo..."
"Carry bat? eida ki jinish? oita tho JO bhai korto. Ami dashing. 12th man'rey oi kajey lagaisi."
Shabash bangali!!

P.S. each and every opener carries their bat and remains "notout". Not ours. Bhrui bhrui game khelsey, low score target chase korsey but never could they remain notout. That is international standard.

BangladeshFan · #10 March 19, 2011, 08:13 AM

He should resign from captaincy after these dismal showings. A sorry isnt enough!

All 3 coaches should immediately be sacked , we need local coaches, no high expectation. Our test status should be removed. Jemon kukur, temon mugur. Bangali knows the stick, all through out our history this has been proven.

Do these worthless players deserve our time/attention/money etc? Ofcourse not.

Simin2011 · #11 March 19, 2011, 08:16 AM

He is apologizing on behalf of the team as he's the captain.

nura43 · #12 March 19, 2011, 11:03 AM

Same performance twice!!! and then a "sorry" !!!.......Well....go to hell u bunch of bloody morons.... no mercy for u. U and ur team mates have humiliated the whole nation in front of the world. because of ur so called accidental collapses a dick head like sidhu can raise questions about the quality of BD cricket.

Ajfar · #13 March 19, 2011, 11:09 AM

Shubho · #14 March 19, 2011, 11:10 AM

nura43, if you can't accept defeat, then you shouldn't be supporting Bangladesh of all teams. If you think you can do better, put on a jersey, pick up a bat (or ball) and make yourself available for selection. Then we can hurl the same abuse at you when you screw up.

Raynman · #15 March 19, 2011, 11:15 AM

I'm okay with the sorry as it looked genuine. I know they're just human and it's a hell of a lot better than blaming fans and expectations like they dud last time

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dolcevita · #16 March 19, 2011, 12:02 PM

Today Shakib played a decent game
I want others to apologises , specially Tamim with his big mought and big promises

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Baundule · #17 March 19, 2011, 05:56 PM

Really feel bad for Shakib. He has been intoxicated by a head coach whose only motto is money. Shakib has the ability to become a much better player if the managemnt is professional to its duties.

FaHiMa · #18 March 19, 2011, 06:13 PM

shakib speaking after the game...

http://cricket.yahoo.com/our-fans-de...egory_features

Tiger-ess · #19 March 19, 2011, 06:31 PM

To be honest, didnt think Shakib had it in him to apologise to "the fans". So hats off to him for reacting maturly and showing sincerity.

Tendulkar_Mcgrath · #20 March 20, 2011, 07:00 AM

sorry is not medicine brother, you lost our trust. Now you have to do tremendously well to gain trust again.

lamisa · #21 March 20, 2011, 10:36 AM

our team just looked so SLEEPY in the field yesterday!